The question on every Eczema sufferer’s mind, can I cure my Eczema? The unfortunate answer is, no, there is no definite cure for Eczema and it will not simply go away if left untreated.
Though there have been many cases on the news and a lot of success stories online, it has left many sceptical and hopeful. There are many proven methods for managing Eczema, but none has actually managed to cure it. In this article, we will go through in a bit more detail of some of these methods and why Eczema is unfortunately not cureable.
What Eczema Stage am I at?
Eczema is the development of underlying inflammation on the skin that creates negative immune systems. The most common cause of Eczema is allergies.
Before we dive into why Eczema is not curable and what methods are out there, we need to understand the three stages of Eczema. It will help understand the developments of your symptoms and triggers.
- Chronic is the most common and usually lasts over a lifetime with occasional flare-ups. It can be developed in children before they are 12 months old.
- Acute is short-term Eczema that can last just for a few weeks. It is triggered by coming into contact with an irritating substance.
- Subacute is the healing stage of Eczema that can still be triggered if left untreated.
It should be noted that no matter what Eczema stage you are at, you should try to avoid your triggers at all costs. To learn more about the common triggers for Eczema, you can read our article here.
Can Natural Treatments Cure Eczema?
Natural treatments can and may help heal your skin, but in the long run it will not cure your Eczema as your body will get accustomed to the routine. There is a lack of evidence and research to support the claim that natural treatments can cure Eczema.
In truth, a natural approach is like a cleanse. You eliminate any products that you do not have an understanding of what the ingredients are. The claims of vegan/fruit and veg diets curing Eczema is because of the elimination of many different and various food sources and exposure to new products.
So the answer, no it cannot cure Eczema, but it can maintained if you stick to the specific routine.
If you want to try out out some more natural treatments for your skin, we have a list of recommendations that you can find here.
Can Prescription Medications Cure Eczema?
Prescription medication needs to be legally dispensed and provided by a registered doctor. Following the doctor’s orders is an old saying, but did you actually know that most prescribed medications are not beneficial at all?
Throughout the website we have stressed how bad steroid creams are for Eczema. Overusing steroid creams can lead to Red Skin Syndrome, or Tropical Steroid Withdrawal (TSW).
TSW can include the following symptoms:
- Red skin
- Burning sensation
- Itchiness
You can read more about the struggles of a patient with TSW here.
The truth is that no matter what creams or pills that prescribed by your doctor, it will not cure your Eczema. It MAY make your symptoms better, but you must find the root of the problem that causes the trigger.
Can Dupixent Cure Eczema?
Dupixent is a prescription medicine that is injected under the skin into different injection sites. It is used to treat moderate to severe Eczema that cannot be controlled with tropical therapies, such as steroid creams. It has become more popular recently as users of Dupixent have posted significant progression pictures after using it.
We wrote a whole article on Dupixent, so to find out more information about this injection, please visit here.
Will it cure your Eczema? The answer is no, as you need to keep up your shots in order to get the ingredients that make the difference into your system.
What Can I Do?
First of all, never admit defeat! Despite Eczema not being curable, it does not mean you can’t have a normal life or get to a point to which your skin will look and feel normal! Once you have identified the trigger and the root of the problem, set a routine that will sustain the conditioning of your skin.
There are many tips for soothing Eczema but here are a select few that we think are ones to consider. Before trying out anything, you should contact a dermatologist to first check if your skin condition is actually Eczema. Allergy tests are highly recommended to see your reactions to certain chemicals or ingredients.
- Get a humidifier to increase moisture
- Avoid hot showers
- Reduce or avoid foods rich in histamines
- Go fragrance free
For more tips you can read our top tips for soothing Eczema here!